Witches and Aliens: How an Archaeologist Inspired Two New Religious Movements

Margaret Murray (1863-1963) was a major figure in the creation of professional archaeology, president of the Folklore Society, and advocate for women's rights. Her popular legacy today is the concept of the "witch-cult," a hidden ancient religion persecuted as witchcraft. Murray'...

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Main Author: Card, Jeb J. 1974- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Californiarnia Press [2019]
In: Nova religio
Year: 2019, Volume: 22, Issue: 4, Pages: 44-59
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Murray, Margaret Alice 1863-1963 / Archaeology / Interpretation of / Wicca / Lovecraft, H. P. 1890-1937 / Lovecraft, H. P. 1890-1937, Tales of the Cthulhu mythos / Cult
RelBib Classification:AZ New religious movements
HH Archaeology
Further subjects:B UFOs
B alternative archaeology
B Conspiracy Theory
B Wicca
B Margaret Murray
B England
B H. P. Lovecraft
B history of archaeology
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